Dealer fee data
District of Columbia car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
6%
The state base car sales/use tax rate in District of Columbia is 6%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
Fees at a glance
- State base sales/use tax
- 6%
- Dealer doc fee
- $300
- Title fee
- $26
- Registration
- $185
- Dealer doc fee
- $300
- Title fee
- $26
- Registration
- $185
How fees work in District of Columbia
Excise 6% for most vehicles (8% over $50k; 10.25% under 20 mpg); doc fee uncapped (market avg).
Common questions
- What is the car sales tax in District of Columbia?
- The state base car sales/use tax rate in District of Columbia is 6%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
- What is the dealer doc fee in District of Columbia?
- A typical dealer documentation fee is about $300.
- What are the title and registration fees in District of Columbia?
- The title fee is about $26. Registration is about $185.
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Figures are estimates for the District of Columbia state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.